The topic of sustainability is and remains on the agenda. It is one of the buzzwords of our time. And yet many consumers do not know what they want. Nevertheless, the trade must serve their wishes adequately. So how must and can sustainability be applied to fruit and vegetables?
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All over Germany, the strawberry plants showed themselves rich in blossoms. So far, the frost nights have not caused any significant damage, as they have survived them well thanks to the fleece covers in the foil tunnel. Only in isolated cases was there minor frost damage in the outdoor crops. The
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According to a survey carried out by the agricultural organisation Asaja-Almería, the decline in the Almerian area under watermelons, which are now coming onto the markets, is evident in all production areas. read more

Lovers and fans of the "Pfälzer Grumbeere" have the cult band "Die anonyme Giddarischde" to thank for the fact that - from now on - they can also show off their good taste away from the plate. At the initiative of the "Frangkedahler Mussiger", the first "Pfälzer Grumbeere
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"Santa Eduvina", "Santa Guillermina", "Santa Rosa" and "Santa Isabel" are intended to build on the success of the first three raspberry varieties in the consortium's raspberry genetic improvement programme - "Santa Catalina", "Santa Clara" and "Santa Teresa".
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Grower Kwekerij De Koning from Etten-Leur delivered the first early raspberries of the Kwanza variety. "With this first sale we start the domestic soft fruit season. In the coming weeks and months we will start with the first sale of our blackberries, blueberries, currants,
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On 24 March 2023, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) ordered the suspension of several emergency authorisations for the plant protection products WAKIL XL, MAXIM XL and Apron XL, which contain the active substance metalaxyl-M, with immediate effect. Affected by the
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Researchers at Tel Aviv University have for the first time recorded and analysed sounds emitted by plants. The click-like sounds, reminiscent of the popping of popcorn, are emitted at a volume that resembles human speech, but at
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Many public kitchens have already succeeded in increasing the proportion of organic food used. The BioBitte initiative presents examples of this good practice and its success factors at www.bio-bitte.info/gute-praxis. read more

With the spread of fast delivery services such as Gorillas, Flink and Lieferando in major German cities, the number of accidents involving courier drivers has also risen significantly. In Berlin alone, the number of workplace accidents involving delivery services has increased more than
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For weeks there was a shortage of cucumbers at the German wholesale markets. In the meantime, the supply has recovered and, in addition to Spanish goods, sufficient cucumbers from the Benelux region and Germany are available. read more

The March 2023 Position Report continued the good performance of previous months. It set all previous records for the month of March. With the exception of the Domestic Market, all markets showed increases, according to Palm Nuts & More. read more

With a symbolic first asparagus cut, Minister President Dr Markus Söder and Minister of Food Michaela Kaniber officially opened this year's Bavarian asparagus season together with the Franconian Asparagus Queen Veronika Hußnätter. read more

The quality control of vegetables is the focus of the face-to-face training of the Freshness Seminar on 10 May 2023 at Fruchthof Berlin. What are the marketing standards for the most important vegetable products on the market? What quality defects can occur in salads, tomatoes and the like? How are inner
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Markus Suchert, General Manager of the Federal Association of System Catering (Bundesverband der Systemgastronomie e.V. - BdS), comments on the announcement by Federal Labour Minister Heil that the minimum wage will increase significantly in January 2024. read more

The asparagus qualities in this country are good and the producers are prepared for the season. However, the general conditions in asparagus cultivation are becoming increasingly difficult, as was shown at the "International Workshop on Quality Control Fruit & Vegetables" in Bonn - organised by the
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The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has granted an emergency approval for Isomate CLR MAX IT for the control of the fruit shell moth (Adoxophyes orana) as well as the leathery shell moth (Pandemis heparana) in pome fruit. read more

CIV's latest strawberry innovations were presented at the North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS), held in San Louis Obispo, California/USA, from 7 to 10 March 2023. Mauro Grossi, President of CIV: "Our partner Idris recently launched an Itracon Selection Centre
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With a symbolic first asparagus cut, Minister President Dr Markus Söder and Minister of Food Michaela Kaniber officially opened this year's Bavarian asparagus season together with the Franconian Asparagus Queen Veronika Hußnätter. read more

From week 14, Hamburgers will be able to do their shopping conveniently at the online supermarket Picnic. Frederic Knaudt, member of the founding team of Picnic Germany, emphasises: "For the first time, Hamburgers can do their weekly shopping via app at supermarket prices and without delivery fees.
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